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Action closed: trade deals

Thank you for your interest in campaigning for farm animals. This action is now closed.

We'd like to say a huge thanks to the 16,448​ dedicated supporters who emailed their MP to call for UK standards to not be undercut by any imports permitted as a result of free trade agreements signed once we leave the EU.

The Agriculture Bill had its Report Stage and 3rd Reading on the 13th May and will now go to the Lords. 277 MPs voted for the amendment – including 22 Conservative politicians who defied the Whip and rebelled against the Government.

Unfortunately, this wasn’t enough to get the legislation changed. It did lead to a Government statement that ‘inspections’ would prevent the import of hormone-treated beef or chemically-treated chicken.

We’ll be sure to keep the pressure on, and your continued support will be vital to help ensure that Britain has world-class animal welfare standards as the UK departs the EU.

We will be in touch via email as and when there are opportunities for you to take further action.

In the meantime, to take other actions for farm animals, please visit our campaigns page.

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